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IN THE NEWS

BARNZ In The News

Explore recent media coverage featuring BARNZ and our role in shaping New Zealand’s aviation sector.

New Zealand Herald Article

Auckland Airport trims airline charges after Commerce Commission found forecast revenue ‘excessive’

Airport control tower symbolising oversight and aviation infrastructure

Akl Airport lowering planned price increases after overcharging by $190m

Aircraft docked at Auckland airport terminal gates

Auckland airport overcharging: 'Prices will still rise to pay for development'

Silhouetted airplane landing at sunset, illustrating aviation impact

Auckland Airport cuts airline charges following Commerce Commission investigation

air traffic control tower highlighting flight coordination

NBR: Airways' price hikes a bitter pill for struggling aviation sector

Newstalk ZB Cover

New price increase risks pricing NZ out of the aviation market

Air traffic control tower

Auckland control tower blind spots: Airport and airlines trade blows over who’s to blame

Aerial view of Queenstown airport surrounded by landscape and coastline

Doubt on demand for airlines as Wellington Airport announces upgrade plan

Exterior view of New Zealand regional airport terminal

Manawa Bay traffic causing delays and frustrating airlines

Government or business spokesperson giving press statement

Tourism tax: Government went against officials’ advice in hiking to $100

Busy airport terminal with passengers queuing at check-in

NBR: Higher tourism levy could cost 600m a year - Govt report

Passengers lining up at airport security screening area

NBR: A 61% hike to NZ visitor tax had no airline/airport consultation

New Zealand Landing notices

Visitor visa fee hikes could jeopardise tourism recovery, says industry

Satellite view of New Zealand at night showcasing flight paths

Tourism at a standstill: ‘Stop chopping it off at the knees’

Air New Zealand aircraft taxiing on runway

International tourists key to lowering domestic airfares, airlines say

Air New Zealand aircraft taxiing on runway

Jones warns aviation fuel companies: 'Sort it out or we will'

Cath O'Brien

Petrol, chainsaw checked in as luggage on Christchurch to Sydney flight goes undetected, Civil Aviation Authority investigating

Multiple Air New Zealand planes parked at airport terminal

"We've got less seats in the market": Sky high airfares driven by lack of competition

Emirates aircraft landing Auckland airport

'Compromised': Airline says Ōhakea's staffing woes puts commercial flights at risk

Auckland Airport arrivals screen with welcome signage

Auckland Airport's regulatory regime "wrong" for current plans - Cath O'Brien 

Multiple Air New Zealand planes parked at airport terminal

Concerns raised over Auckland Airport redevelopment costs

New Auckland Airport design mockup

Air New Zealand says upgrades to Auckland Airport will make flying unaffordable, seeks urgent inquiry

Cath O'Brien Press interview

Air New Zealand claims Auckland Airport 'overspending' on redevelopments could cause $40 ticket price hike in next decade

Auckland airport arrivals

'Totally unacceptable' - Clash erupts over Auckland Airport delays

Media Enquiries

For all press, interview or media-related enquiries, please get in touch using the details below.

We’re happy to provide comment, insights, or further information about our work and industry expertise.

 

Email: cath@barnz.org.nz

Phone: +64 21 730 557

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